SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR syllabus... · 2020. 4. 24. · Psychology (under the faculty of Humanities) 2. YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION: Under Academic Flexibility, the New M.A. Psychology

SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

Revised Syllabus for

M. A. Part- II (Psychology) Semester - III and IV

(Faculty of Humanities)

Specialization in Clinical Psychology

Group F1 (Clinical) Paper IX to XVI

Choice Based Credit System Pattern

Syllabus to be implemented from

June 2020 onwards

A] Ordinance and Regulations: (as applicable to Master of Arts Degree In Psychology)

Shivaji University, Kolhapur Syllabus For

Master of Arts in Psychology

(Semester III and IV)

[FACULTY OF HUMANITIES]

1.TITLE:

Psychology (under the faculty of Humanities)

2. YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION:

Under Academic Flexibility, the New M.A. Psychology Syllabus will be implemented from

June, 2020 onwards in the affiliated colleges of Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

3. PREAMBLE:

This course is aimed at developing knowledge and understanding the principles of

fields of psychology. The course gives an edge to the psychology students to enable them to

inculcate the philosophies, ideologies and methodologies of psychologist’s profession. In

order to fulfill this, the course covers wide range of topics pertaining to the core, supportive,

interdisciplinary and elective domains of applied psychology. The course is designed with

appropriate consistency within the papers and among the papers. Therefore, inter dependence

of the papers is a characteristic feature of the course. The course will enable the learners to

assume the role of the psychologists for the better development of individuals and society

with a positive attitude.

4. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY COURSE:

After successful completion students will be able to:

1. Understand the ideologies, methodologies, values and ethical principles of

psychologist’s practices working in various settings with individuals and groups.

2. Strengthen the theoretical understanding, expand knowledge-base, and inculcate

relevant values, attitudes and skills required for a professional psychologist through

the theory and practical component of the course.

3. Develop interdisciplinary and specialized professional outlook, upheld the dignity and

esteem of the psychology profession and achieve self-actualization.

4. Inculcate the analytical ability, research aptitude and relevant skills for professional

life.

5. To provide students' with in-depth training under supervised conditions in direct

service models of assessment, and therapy in order to practice as clinical

psychologists.

6. Construct individual case formulations, diagnose clients, and recommend appropriate

interventions. They will also be competent in consulting with other professionals,

communicating their professional judgments, queries and concerns, and justifying

their conclusions.

7. Students will develop hypotheses and design studies that appropriately and directly

address a research question.

5. DURATION:

1. The course shall be a Post-Graduate Full Time Course

2. The duration of course shall be of Two years /Four Semesters.

6. PATTERN:

The pattern of Examination will be Semester.

7. ADMINISSION AND INTAKE:

i) Admission Committee:

1. For the admission of the M.A. Psychology course the composition of Admission

committee which will be the final authority.

ii) Merit List for admission rounds:

1. The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained

by the candidate at the B.A. Degree in psychology (special).

2. In case there are two or more candidates with the equal marks, elder student will be

considered first considering their date of birth.

3. If the tie still continues, merit position/s will be decided on the basis of alphabetical

order considering surname first.

iii) Reservation:

I) Intake Capacity of M.A. Psychology Course and Reservation quota for admission will be

as per the rules of the State Government.

Note :-

1. As per G.R. No. TEM (3397)/1297 TE-1 dated 11-7-1997 the constitutional

reservation should not exceed 50% and hence the necessary adjustment giving

reservation to S.B.C. as per GR.

2. 3% seats are reserved for persons with disabilities as per Govt. letter no. Misc. 1003

(510/2003) Est. 1 dated 27-10- 2003 (Encl: G.R.)

3. Candidate should produce the caste certificate at the time of submission of the

4. admission form.

5. The candidates belonging to VJA, NTB, NTC, NTD, OBC, and SBC should produce

non-creamy layer certificate at the time of admission.

6. The prescribed percentage for De-reservation policy will be implemented as per Govt.

of Maharashtra G.R.No. TEM- 3397/12926/ (9086)/TE-1 dtd. 11-07-1997.

7. If any difficulty arises during the admission process, the admission committee should

take the appropriate decision, which should be considered as final decision.

8. Eligibility: Qualifying Examination:

i. Candidates who have passed in Bachelors’ degree in Psychology [special] of Shivaji

University or any other Statutory University recognized equivalent thereto, with

minimum of 45 percent Marks/ Second Class.

ii. The merit list of the students shall be prepared solely on the basis of marksobtained

by the candidate in the examination.

9. Medium of Instruction:

The medium of instruction shall be in English. (Student will have option to write

answer scripts in Marathi)

STRUCTURE OF COURSE: [For Both Part – II].

M.A. PART II, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Semester System

[To be introduced w.e.f. 2020-2021 for M. A. Part II]

COURSE STRUCTURE WITH CREDIT POINTS AND MARKS

M. A. Psychology, Part – II: Semester – III and IV

[To be introduced from 2020-2021]

SEMESTER - I: CORE PAPERS

Rules regarding selection of Specialization Group and Papers for Semester – III & IV:

M.A. Psychology: SCHEME OF EXAMINATION: SEMESTER

1. NUMBER OF THEORY PAPERS AND PRACTICAL PAPERS:

The Entire M.A. Part II Psychology Course shall have 6 theory papers and 2 practicums

paper each paper carrying 80 marks. Thus, entire M.A. examination shall be of 1600 total

marks.

2. SEMESTER EXAMINATION:

The system of examination would be Semester. The examination shall be conducted at the

end of each semester.

3. SEMESTER-Re-Examination:

In case candidates fail in any of the papers in any semester examination, they can appear for

the re-examination in the subsequent semester.

4. Standard of Passing:

1. To pass each paper 40 marks out of 100 are required.

2. Semester Examination: In every theory and practical/practicum paper a candidate

should obtain a minimum of 40 % of total marks i.e. 32 marks out of 80 marks.

3. To pass each theory and practical paper 8 marks are required for internal assessment.

4. Seminar should be presented for 20 marks for semester III & IV and assignment

should be submitted for semester III & IV for each paper for internal assessment.

5. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF MARKING: -

There will be four questions in the question paper each carrying 20 marks. All questions

shall be compulsory.

6. NATURE OF QUESTION PAPER AND SCHEME OF MARKING

Question 1: (A) Multiple choice questions 20

(B) Answer in one or two sentences

Question 2: Short notes: (Any four out of six) 20

Question 3: Descriptive type question with internal choice. 20

Question 4: Descriptive type question with internal choice. 20

7. COURSE STRUCTURE WITH CREDIT POINTS AND MARKS

CBCS Pattern

COMPULSORY / CORE PAPERS

M. A. Part – II Psychology : Semester – III Specialization in Clinical Psychology

(To be introduced from 2020-2021)

Paper No.

Paper Title

Marks

Sem. Exam. Internal Total

IX Introduction to Psychopathology 80 20 100

X Techniques of Psychodiagnostics 80 20 100

XI Psychotherapies 80 20 100

XII Project 80 20 100

CBCS Pattern

M. A. Part – II Psychology : Semester – IV Specialization in Clinical Psychology

(To be introduced from 2020-2021)

Paper No.

Paper Title

Marks

Sem. Exam. Internal Total

XIII Psychopathology 80 20 100

XIV Applied Psychodiagnostics 80 20 100

XV Modern Psychotherapies 80 20 100

XVI Practicum 80 20 100

8. EQUIVALENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE AND

CONTENTS OF PAPERS (FOR REVISED SYLLABUS)

Sr.

No

Sem III

Old Course New Course

1 Paper IX : Psychopathology-I Paper IX : Introduction to Psychopathology

2 Paper X : Applied Clinical Psychology Paper X : Techniques of Psychodiagnostics

3 Paper XI : Clinical Counselling Paper XI : Psychotherapies

4 Paper XII : Project Paper XII : Project

Sr.

No

Sem IV

Old Course New Course

1 Paper XIII : Psychopathology-II Paper XIII :Psychopathology

2 Paper XIV : Psychodiagnostics Paper XIV : Applied Psychodiagnostics

3 Paper XV : Psychotherapies Paper XV : Modern Psychotherapies

4 Paper XVI : Practicum Paper XVI : Practicum

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

M.A. (Psychology) (Part II) (Semester III)

(Choice Based Credit System)

(Introduced from June, 2020)

I. PAPER NO. IX

II. Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

III. Objectives:

To acquaint the students with -

1. Current systems of classification of mental disorders.

2. Current paradigms in psychopathology.

3. The symptomatology of different psychological disorders.

4. Te etiology and therapies of the disorders with respect to theoretical approaches.

IV. Module No. of Credits Module 1 Introduction to psychopathology 01

Module 2 Stress related disorders 01

Module 3 Disorders featuring somatic symptoms 01

Module 4 Substance related and addictive disorders 01

V. Recommended Reading

A. Books for reading:

1. Comer, R. J. (2015). Abnormal psychology. 9th ed. Worth publisher, New York (for

Module 1 – 1.3)

2. Hooley, J. M., Butcher, J. N., Nock, M. K., & Mineka, S. (2017).Abnormal

psychology 17th ed. Global edition. Pearson education ltd. (for Module 1 – 1.1,

Module 2, Module 3)

3. Nevid, J. S., Rathus, S. A., & Greene, B. (2018). Abnormal psychology in a changing

world. 9th ed. Pearson education ltd. (for Module 1 – 1.2, Module 4)

B. Books for references:

1. American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental

disorder 5th ed. (DSM 5).

2. Bennett, P. (2011). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology. 3rd ed. McGraw Hill.

3. Gorenstein, E. E. & Comer, R. J. (2015). Case studies in abnormal psychology, 2nd ed. Worth

publisher, New York.

4. Osborne, R. E. Lafuze, J. E., & David, V. (2016). Case analysis for abnormal psychology. 2nd

ed. Taylor &Fransis.

5. Speroy, L., Carlson, J., Sauerheber, J.D., & Sperry J. (2015). Psychopathalogy and

psychotherapy : DSM 5 Diagnosis, case conceptualization and treatment. 3rd ed. Taylor and

Fransis.

For internal 20 marks make power point presentation on any of the following topic.

Please refer books for reading.

1. Sexual variants, abuse and dysfuntions

2. Neurocognitive disorder and disorders related ageing.

3. Communications disorders etc.

4. Eating Disorder

Module 1. Introduction to psychopathology

1.1 What do we mean by abnormality?

A) Indicators of abnormality.

B) DSM-5 and definition of mental disorder

1.2 How are abnormal behavior pattern classified

A) The DSM and Models of abnormal behavior

i) Feature of the DSM

ii) Evaluating the DSM System

iii) Changes in the DSM-5

iv) Advantages & Disadvantages of the DSM System

1.3 What do clinical researchers do?

A) The case study

B) The correlational method

C) The experimental method

Module 2 - Stress related disorders

2.1 Stress and Mental Health

A) Adjustment disorder

B) Posttraumatic stress disorder

C) Acute stress disorder

2.2 Posttraumatic stress disorder causes & risk factors.

2.3 Causal factors in posttraumatic stress disorder.

2.4 Prevention and treatment of stress disorder.

Module 3 Disorders featuring somatic symptoms

3.1 A) Somatic symptom disorder

B) Causes of symptom disorder

C) Treatment of somatic symptom disorder

3.2 Illness anxiety disorder

3.3 A) Conversion disorder (Functional neurological symptoms disorder)

B) Range of conversion disorder symptoms

C) Important issues in diagnosing conversion disorder

D) Causes of conversion disorder

E) Causes of conversion disorder

3.4 Factitious disorder

Module 4 Substance related and addictive disorders

4.1 Drugs of abuse

A) Depressants

B) Stimulants

4.2 Theoretical perspectives

A) Biological perspective

B) Learning perspective

C) Cognitive perspective

D) Psychodynamic perspective

4.3 Treatment of substance use disorders

A) Biological approaches

B) Nonprofessional support group

C) Psychodynamic approaches

D) Behavioral approaches

E) Relapse-prevention training

4.4 Gambling Disorder

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Note: Question papers as per pre-revised syllabi will be set at the examinations to be held in

October, 2020 and April, 2021 for the benefit of repeater students.





I. PAPER NO. X

II. Course Title: TECHNIQUES OF PSYCHOGIAGNOSTICS

III. Objectives: To acquaint the students with the

1) Nature of clinical interview.

2) Personality, psychological and behavioural assessment.

3) To prepare treatment planning, monitoring and outcome assessment.

IV. Module No. of Credits Module 1 Context of clinical assessment 01

Module 2 The assessment interview 01

Module 3 Behavioral assessment 01

Module 4 Brief instruments for treatment planning,

monitoring and outcome assessment 01



1. Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of psychological assessment. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons,

Inc., Hoboleen, New Jersey. (for Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 and Module 4)

2. Kellerman, H. & Burry, A. (2007). Handbook of psychodiagnostic testing. 4th ed. Springer.

(for Module 2 – 2.3)

For internal 20 marks make a psychological report as per the format given in

module 1. (Please refer the handbook of psychological assessment 5th ed., Author: Gary-

Growth Marnet)

Module 1 – Context of clinical assessment

1.1 Types of referral settings

1.2 Ethical practices of assessment

1.3 Psychological report

1.4 General guidelines

1.5 Format for a psychological report

Module 2 – The assessment interview

2.1 The assessment interview and case history

A) General considerations

B) Interview tactics

2.2 Mental status examination (MSE)

2.3 Diagnostic formulations based on the clinical interview

Module 3 – Behavioral assessment

3.1 Behavioral Assessment

3.2Strategies of behavioral assessment

A) Behavioral interviewing

B) Behavioral observation

C) Narrative recording

D) Internal recording

E) Event recording

F) Ratings recording

D) Cognitive-behavioral assessment

E) Cognitive self-report inventories

F) Record cognitions

G) Psychosociological assessment

Module 4 – Brief instruments for treatment planning, monitoring and outcome

assessment

4.1 Selecting brief instruments

4.2 Symptoms Checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R) and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI)

4.3 Beck’s Depression Inventory

4.4 State Trait Anxiety Inventory

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Note: Question papers as per pre-revised syllabi will be set at the examinations to be

held in October, 2020 and April, 2021 for the benefit of repeater students.





I. PAPER NO. XI

II. Course Title: PSYCHOTHERAPIES


1) various treatment systems used in therapy

2) application ofpsychotherapies in the treatment.

3) various skills required in the therapeutic sessions.

IV. Module No. of Credits Module 1 Treatment systems emphasizing background 01

Module 2 Treatment system emphasizing emotions and

sensation 01

Module 3 Treatment systems emphasizing thoughts 01

Module 4 Brief behavior therapy 01



1. Dewan, M. J., Sternbarger, B. N. & Greenberg, R. P. (2004). The art and science of brief

psychotherapies : a practitioners guide. 1st ed. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. (for

Module 4)

2. Seligmn, L., & Reichenberg, L. W. (2007). Theories of counselling and psychotherapy:

systems, strategies and skills. 4th ed. Pearson. (for Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3)


1. Capuzzi, D. & Stauffer, M.D. (2016). Counselling and psychotherapy: theories and

interventions. 6th ed. American Counselling Association, Alexandria.

2. Conte, C. (2009). Advanced techniques for counselling and psychotherapy. Springer

Publishing Company, LLC.

3. Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. 10th ed.

Cengage learning.


psychotherapies : a practitioners guide. 3rd ed. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

5. Didonna, F. (2009). Clinical handbook of mindfulness. Springer.

6. Felthan, C., & Horton, I. E. (2010). The SAGE handbook of counselling and

psychotherapy. 2nd ed., SAGE.

7. Nelson-Jones, R. (2005). Practical counselling and helping skills. 5th ed. SAGE.

8. Nelson-Jones, R. (2012). Basic Counselling Skills : A Helpers manual. 3rd ed. Sage South

Asia ed.

For internal 20 marks demonstrate various techniques used in counseling and

therapeutic session mention among the following books:



2. Felthan, C., & Horton, I. E. (2010). The SAGE handbook of counselling and psychotherapy.

2nd ed., SAGE.


Asia ed.

Module 1 – Treatment systems emphasizing background

1.1 Sigmund Freud and Classical Psychoanalysis

A) Important theoretical concept

B) Treatment using classical psychoanalysis

C) Skill development: analyzing and counter transference

1.2 Alfred Adler and individual psychology

A) Important theoretical concepts

B) Treatment using individual psychology

C) Skill development: Analyzing earliest recollection

Module 2 – Treatment system emphasizing emotions and sensation

2.1 Rogers and Person centred counselling


B) Treatment using person-centered counseling

C) Skill development: Empathetic responding

2.2 Gestalt therapy


B) Treatment using Gestalt therapy

C) Transactional analysis

D) Skill development: Gestalt chairwork

Module 3 – Treatment systems emphasizing thoughts

3.1 Albert Ellis and REBT


B) Treatment using REBT

C) Skill development rational emotive imagery

3.2 Aaron Beck and Cognitive therapy


B) Treatment using cognitive therapy

C) Skill development: Analyzing and modifying cognitions

Module 4 – Brief behavior therapy

4.1 General description of behavior therapy

4.2 Behavioral assessment

4.3 Interventions

A) Anxiety management training

B) Exposure therapy

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I. PAPER NO. XII

II. Course Title : PROJECT

III. Objectives

1. To train the students to carry our projects in the different areas of clinical psychology.

2. To make the students familiar with the psychological tests used for clinical purposes.

3. To impart the knowledge and skills for administering tests and writing their reports.

4. To make students familiar with presentation of research paper.

IV. Recommended Reading

A. Books for Reading

1) Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical

psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons.

2) Coolican, H. (2017). Research methods and statistics in psychology. Psychology

Press.

3) Corey, Gerald (2005) : “Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy”,

7th Ed., Books / Cole – Thomson Learning, Belmont, C. A., U.S.A.

4) Division, G. C., Neale, J.M. and Kring, A. M. (2004) : "Abnormal Psychology",

9th Ed., John Willey and Sons Inc.

5) Gladding, Samuel T. (2009) : "Counselling", Sixth edition, Pearson.

6) Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of psychological assessment. 5th ed. John

Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboleen, New Jersey.

7) Hecker, Jeffrey E. and Thope, Geoffrey L. (2005) “ Introduction to Clinical

Psychology”, Pearson Education Inc.

8) Kellerman, H. & Burry, A. (2007). Handbook of psychodiagnostic testing. 4th ed.

Springer.

Project

Students should select a problem in the different areas of clinical psychology in

consultation with teacher concerned for their project. Sample size should be minimum 30 in

each group, e.g. Normal and or maladapted. They have to administer appropriate

psychological tests / scales on this sample and have to prepare a report in APA format.

.

Research Paper

Students should administer psychological tests from the given list on the research sample

and should prepare a research paper.

A. Test of Cognition and Intelligence

1) WAIS – Malin’s Test

2) Standard Progressive Matrices

3) Culture Fair Scale of Intelligence

4) Test of Thinking

5) Judgement and Reasoning Tests

6) Emotional Intelligence Scale

7) Social Intelligence Scale

B. Personality Inventories and Related Tests

1) NEO - FFI

2) H.S.P.Q.

3) Type A / B Behavioural Pattern Scale

4) Locus of Control Scale

5) Self-esteem Scale

6) Self Efficacy Scale

7) The 16 PF Questionnaire

C. Tests for Assessing Clinical Aspects of Personality

1) MMPI

2) EPQ – R

3) KNPI

4) Adjustment Inventory

5) Test of Behavioural Assessment

6) Eight State Questionnaire

7) Coping Resource Inventory

8) Indian Adaptation of TAT

9) Ink – Blot Test

D. Tests for Assessing Various Aspects of Mental Health

1) Medico-psychological Questionnaire

2) P.G.I. Health Questionnaire

3) Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire

4) Anxiety Scale

5) Depression Scale

6) Stress Scale

7) Frustration Scale

8) Mental Health Inventory

E. Tests of Attitudes, Values and Other

1) Attitude Scale

2) Value Scale

3) Family Environment Scale

4) Emotional Maturity Scale

5) Achievement Motivation Test

6) Sentence Completion Test

7) Psychological Counselling Need Scale

Nature of Examination

1. The candidate will be required to present his/her paper at using powerpoint

presentation in examination

Scheme of Marking Total - 80 Marks

Sr. No. Content Marks Description

1 Project 60 40 Marks assessment by HoD/Concerned teacher and

20 Marks assessment by External Examiner

2 Presentation

project and

Viva

20 20 Marks assessment by External Examiner

For internal 20 marks Administration and Scoring of any above test on mentally

ill patient

Note :

1) There shall be two practicals of 4 periods each per week per batch consisting of 10

students.

2) Eligibility for the project examination is subject to Certification of project report and

test journal by the teacher in charge and HOD.

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M.A. (Psychology) (Part II) (Semester IV)



I. PAPER NO. XIII

II. Course Title : PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

III. Objectives:

To acquaint the students with -

1. current systems of classification of mental disorders.

2. current paradigms in psychopathology.

3. the symptomatology of different psychological disorders.

4. the etiology and therapies of the disorders with respect to theoretical

approaches.

IV. Module No. of Credits

Module 1 Mood Disorder: Unipolar depressive disorders 01

Module 2 Schizophrenia 01

Module 3 Personality Disorder 01

Module 4 Abnormal behavior in childhood and adolescence 01



1. Comer, R. J. (2015). Abnormal psychology. 9th ed. Worth publisher, New York

(for Module 2 – 2.3)

2. Hooley, J. M., Butcher, J. N., Nock, M. K., & Mineka, S. (2017). Abnormal

psychology 17th ed. Global edition. Pearson education ltd. (for Module 1, Module

2, Module 3)

3. Nevid, J. S., Rathus, S. A., & Greene, B. (2018). Abnormal psychology in a

changing world. 9th ed. Pearson education ltd. (for Module 1 – 1.1 (A) iv and

Module 4)


1. Bennett, P. (2011). Abnormal and Clinical Psychology. 3rd ed. McGraw Hill.

2. Gorenstein, E. E. & Comer, R. J. (2015). Case studies in abnormal psychology, 2nd ed.

Worth publisher, New York.

3. Osborne, R. E. Lafuze, J. E., & David, V. (2016). Case analysis for abnormal

psychology. 2nd ed. Taylor &Fransis.

4. Speroy, L., Carlson, J., Sauerheber, J.D., & Sperry J. (2015). Psychopathalogy and

psychotherapy : DSM 5 Diagnosis, case conceptualization and treatment. 3rd ed. Taylor

and Fransis.

For internal 20 marks make power point presentation on any of the following

topic. Please refer books for reading.

1. Law and Mental Health

2. Technology and Mental Health

3. Mental Health, Business and Economics

4. Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive & related Disorder

Module 1 Mood Disorder: Unipolar depressive disorders

1.1 A)Unipolar depressive disorders

i) Major depressive disorder

ii) Persistent depressive disorder (Dysthymia)

iii) Other forms of depression

iv) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

B) Casual Factors in unipolar mood disorders

i) Psychological causal factors

1.2 A)Bipolar and related disorder

i) Cyclothymic disorder

ii) Bipolar (I & II)

iii) Features of bipolar disorder

B)Causal factors in bipolar disorders

i) Biological causal factors

ii) Psychological causal factors

1.3Treatment and Outcome

A) Pharmacotherapy

B) Alternative biological treatment

C) Psychotherapy

Module 2 Schizophrenia

2.1 Schizophrenia

A) Origins of the schizophrenia construct

B) Clinical picture

2.2 Other psychotic disorder

A) Schizoaffective disorder

B) Schizophreniform disorder

C) Delusional disorder

D) Brief psychotic disorder

2.3 How do theorists explain schizophrenia

A) Biological views

i) Genetic factors

ii) Biochemical abnormalities

B) Psychological views

i) Psychodynamic explanation

ii) The behavioral view

iii) Cognitive view

C) Sociocultural views

i) Multicultural factors

ii) Social labelling

iii) Family dysfunctionins

iv) R. D. Laing's view

2.4 Treatments and outcomes

A) Pharmacological approaches

B) Psychosocial approaches

Module 3 - Personality Disorder

3.1 Clinical features of personality disorders

3.2 A) Cluster A personality disorders

B) Cluster B personality disorders

C) Cluster C personality disorders

3.3 Treatment and outcomes of personality disorders

Module 4 – Abnormal behavior in childhood and adolescence

4.1 Autism and autism spectrum disorder

A) Features of autism

B) Theoretical perspectives of autism

C) Treatment of autism

4.2 Intellectual disability

A) Causes of intellectual disability

B) Interventions

4.3 Learning disability and ADHD

A) Understanding and treatment of learning disability

B) Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder






(Introduced from June, 2020) I. PAPER NO. XIV

II. Course Title : APPLIED PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS

III. Objectives To acquaint the students with the

1) nature of clinical and diagnostic tests.

2) application of projective techniques.

3) neuropsychological impairment.


Module 1 Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

(MMPI) 01

Module 2 The Rorschach Ink blot Test 01

Module 3 Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) 01

Module 4 Screening for Neuropsychological Impairment 01



1. Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of psychological assessment. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons,

Inc., Hoboleen, New Jersey.

B. Books for reference :

1. Kellerman, H. & Burry, A. (2007). Handbook of psychodiagnostic testing. 4th ed. Springer.

For internal 20 marks write a brief review on any one diagnostic test – California

Personality Inventory (CPI), Million Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, Wechsler Scales,

any other clinical diagnostic test

Module 1 – Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

1.1 MMPI

A) Administration

B) Interpretation Procedure

1.2 MMPI-2 Context scales

1.3 MMPI-A Context scales

1.4 MMPI-2 and MMPI-A Supplementary scales

Module 2 – The Rorschach Ink blot Test

2.1 The Rorschach

2.2 Administration

2.3 Scoring

2.4 Interpretation: Location, Determinants, Content

Module 3 – Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

3.1 Thematic Apperception Test

3.2 Administration

3.3 Typical themes elicited

3.4 Scoring procedures

3.5 Interpretation

Module 4 – Screening for Neuropsychological Impairment

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Interviewing for brain impairment

4.3 Domains of neuropsychological functioning

4.4 Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test

A) Administration

B) Motor and perception procedures

C) Scoring

D) Interpretation guidelines






(Introduced from June, 2020) I. PAPER NO. XV

II. Course Title: MODERN PSYCHOTHERAPIES


1) various treatment systems used in therapy

2) application of psychotherapies in the treatment.

3) various skills required in the therapeutic sessions.


Module 1 Family system approaches 01

Module 2 Interpersonal Psychotherapy 01

Module 3 Mindfulness Therapy 01

Module 4 Solution-focused brief therapy 01




psychotherapies : a practitioners guide. 1st ed. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

2. Seligmn, L., & Reichenberg, L. W. (2007). Theories of counselling and psychotherapy:

systems, strategies and skills. 4th ed. Pearson.


1. Capuzzi, D. & Stauffer, M.D. (2016). Counselling and psychotherapy: theories and

interventions. 6th ed. American Counselling Association, Alexandria.



3. Corey, G. (2017). Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. 10th ed.

Cengage learning.


psychotherapies : a practitioners guide. 3rd ed. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

5. Didonna, F. (2009). Clinical handbook of mindfulness. Springer.

6. Felthan, C., & Horton, I. E. (2010). The SAGE handbook of counselling and

psychotherapy. 2nd ed., SAGE.

7. Nelson-Jones, R. (2005). Practical counselling and helping skills. 5th ed. SAGE.


Asia ed.

For internal 20 marks watch short videos of application of various

psychotherapies and write a review.

Module 1 – Family system approaches

1.1 Family therapies that focus on background

A) Adlerian family therapy

B) Multigenerational family therapy

1.2 Family therapies that focus on emotions

A) Virginia Satir

B) Emotional focus couple theory

1.3 Family therapies that focus on thought and actions

A) Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy

B) Skill development: Genogram

Module 2 – Interpersonal Psychotherapy

2.1 Essential characteristics of interpersonal psychotherapy

A) Interpersonal relationship

B) Interpersonal conceptualization

C) Time limit during acute treatment

D) The therapeutic relationship in Interpersonal psychotherapy

2.2 Structure of interpersonal psychotherapy

Module 3 – Mindfullness Therapy

3.1 Mindfullness

A) Therapeutic mindfullness

B) Mindfullness and mindlessness

C) Forms of practice

3.2 Practical applications for psychotherapy

A) Psychological process

B) Mindfullness meditation

C) How we construct our experience

3.3 Mindfullness and meditation

A) What is meditation?

B) Obstacles to meditation

C) Deeping meditation

D) Mindfullness meditation

3.4 Mindfullness and feeling of emptiness

A) Psychology and emptiness

B) The feeling of emptiness as an indicator of psychopathology

C) Overcome the feeling of emptiness

Module 4 – Solution-focused brief therapy

4.1 What is solution-focused brief therapy?

4.2 The practice of solution-focused brief therapy

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I. PAPER NO. XVI

II. Course Title : PRACTICUM

III. Objectives

1) To acquaint the students with different types of clinical cases.

2) To prepare the students in taking history of, and making diagnosis of clinical cases, and

writing its report.


A. Books for Reading

1. Comer, R. J. (2015). Abnormal psychology. 9th ed. Worth publisher, New York

2. Groth-Marnat, G. (2009). Handbook of psychological assessment. 5th ed. John Wiley

& Sons, Inc., Hoboleen, New Jersey.

3. Hooley, J. M., Butcher, J. N., Nock, M. K., & Mineka, S. (2017). Abnormal

psychology 17th ed. Global edition. Pearson education ltd.

4. Kellerman, H. & Burry, A. (2007). Handbook of psychodiagnostic testing. 4th ed.

Springer.

5. Nevid, J. S., Rathus, S. A., & Greene, B. (2018). Abnormal psychology in a changing

world. 9th ed. Pearson education ltd.

B. Books for References

1. Barlow, D. H. and Durand, V. M. (1999) : “Abnormal Psychology, 2nd Ed., Pacific

Grove, Books / Cole.

2. Capuzzi, David and Gross, Douglas, R. (2007) : “Counseling and Psychotherapy :

Therapies and Interventions”, 4th Ed., Pearson Education India.

3. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S. and Hooley, J.M. (2007) : “Abnormal

Psychology”, 3rd Ed., Pearson Education, India.

4. Corsini, R. J. and Wedding, D. (Eds.) (1995) : “Current Psychotherapies”, Itasca, III :

F. E. Peacock.

5. Mathur, S. S. (1985) : “Clinical Psychology”, Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra.

6. Neizal, M. T., Bernsten (1995) : “Introduction to Clinical Psychology”, 2nd Ed.

7. Weiner, B. (1983) : “Clinical Methods in Psychology’, N. Y., John – Wiley and Sons.

Case Study

Students will have to visit hospital / clinic / correctional institution / NGO set up etc.

to study clinical cases. They will have to study comprehensively at least 4 types of

maladjusted cases in consultation with the teacher concerned. They have to administer

appropriate psychological (clinical) tests / scales of intellectual and personality assessment

from the given list on these cases and have to prepare a report. The report should consist of

detailed case studies and psychological testing along with the result and interpretation.

List of Clinical Tests / Scales / Techniques

1) WAIS – Malin’s Test

2) Standard Progressive Matrices

3) Culture Fair Scale of Intelligence

4) Test of Thinking

5) Judgement and Reasoning Tests

6) Emotional Intelligence Scale

7) Social Intelligence Scale

8) NEO - FFI

9) H.S.P.Q.

10) Locus of Control Scale

11) The 16 PF Questionnaire

12) MMPI

13) EPQ – R

14) KNPI

15) Adjustment Inventory

16) Test of Behavioural Assessment

17) Eight State Questionnaire

18) Coping Resource Inventory

19) Indian Adaptation of TAT

20) Ink – Blot Test

21) Medico-psychological Questionnaire

22) P.G.I. Health Questionnaire

23) Cornell Medical Index Health Questionnaire

24) Anxiety Scale

25) Depression Scale

26) Stress Scale

27) Frustration Scale

28) Mental Health Inventory

Visit to Clinical Institution or Review Writing

Students should visit any mental hospital / clinical institution / correctional institution

/ NGO Set up etc. and write its visit report OR Students should write a review of book(s),

movie(s), report(s) of clinical based subjects, institutions, etc.

Nature of Examination / Question Paper

Students will be given ONE hypothetical cases (one based on the patient description

and one based on the test profile) and they have to analyze these cases clinically and suggest

therapeutic procedures accordingly and write its report.

Scheme of Marking

Sr. No. Content Marks Description

1 Case Study

Report

50 40 Marks assessment by HOD and 10 Marks

assessment by External Examiner

2 Case

Analysis


3 Presentation

project and

Viva


Total : 80 Marks

For internal 20 marks visit and report writing on Regional Mental

Hospital/Rehabilitation Centre/ Mentally Challenged School/Learning Disability

School/Rehabilitation NGO (any one)

Note :

1) There shall be two practicum of 4 periods each per week per batch consisting of 10

students.

2) Eligibility for the practicum examination is subject to Certification of case study report and

visit report or review writing by the teacher in charge and HOD.

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